Staff Accountant

PrideStaff; Fair Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PrideStaff Financial is hiring a Staff Accountant / Full Charge Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day bookkeeping and financial reporting for a portfolio of clients in California. This role supports payroll processing, tax return preparation, and client communications in a family-friendly, flexible office setting.

The ideal candidate has experience with QuickBooks Online/Desktop, strong Excel skills, and a solid grasp of GAAP; CPA/EA status is a bonus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of public accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online and Desktop.
• Strong Excel and GAAP knowledge.
• CTEC or EA status is a strong plus, though not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile client ledgers and accounts.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and financial reports.
• Assist with payroll processing and payroll tax projections.
• Prepare and file tax returns under supervision.
• Communicate with clients to obtain documentation and respond to questions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Education

CTEC or EA status

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant / Full Charge Bookkeeper

PrideStaff Financial is hiring a detail-oriented and reliable Staff Accountant to join a full-service bookkeeping, payroll, and tax firm. In this role, you will manage a dedicated portfolio of small-to-midsize business clients, handling day-to-day bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll processing support, and tax return preparation. You will work closely with firm partners to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial service delivery. The ideal candidate is proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online accounting systems and aspires to become a partner within the firm. The culture is known as family friendly with a flexible schedule and business casual office setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledgers, bank statements, and credit card accounts for an assigned group of business clients.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, accruals, and fixed asset schedules.
• Gather monthly source documents from clients and resolve discrepancies in account balances.

Payroll Services

• Assist with client payroll processing, wage and salary calculations, and payroll tax projections.
• Maintain accurate employee and shareholder payroll records and reconcile payroll tax deposits.

Tax Preparation & Compliance

• Prepare individual, partnership, corporate, and sales tax returns under the supervision of senior staff.
• Assist clients in resolving routine federal, state, and local tax notices.
• Ensure all filings adhere to current IRS, state, and local regulatory requirements.

Financial Reporting & Client Communication

• Prepare quarterly, and annual financial statements for client review.
• Communicate directly with clients via phone and email to request documentation or answer routine accounting and tax questions.
• Support internal or external audit requests and assemble required documentation.

Qualifications & Skills

1–3 years of experience in public accounting, bookkeeping, or a multi-client accounting firm environment is preferred.

Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop Strong command of Microsoft Excel and modern office tools. Solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) CTEC or EA (Enrolled Agent) status is a strong plus, though not required High level of organization, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and clear verbal and written communication abilities for client-facing interactions.

PrideStaff Financial Hiring Requirements

• Must be 18+ Years Old
• Must be Willing to Submit to a Pre-Employment Background Check
• Must be Willing to Submit to a Drug Screen
• Must be Able to Provide Proof of Eligibility to Work in The U.S.

Enhance your career with a full-time job, with a great company, competitive wages, and let PrideStaff Financial support you in your future employment endeavors. Your future starts with PrideStaff Financial!

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $29.00 - $35.00 Per Hour